lighting

    Tips on getting Gradient Reflection on Reflective Surfaces Part 2
    Apr 15, 2015 Laya Gerlock

    Last year I made an article about getting good gradient reflections on surfaces, but after a while of using this that I’ve come to realize that I…

    Build Your Own Lighting Setup With This Awesome DIY 1000w Equivalent LED Flashlight
    Apr 14, 2015 Tiffany Mueller

    Okay, this project may be a bit challenging for novices, but if DIY is your thing, this video tutorial certainly delivers the goods. In it,…

    How We Shot This Photo Of A Floating Woman With A Simple Lighting Trick
    Apr 8, 2015 John Flury

    Do you remember your first eye-opening experience with lighting in photography? I think it happend to me while watching one of David Hobby’s tutorials, realizing…

    8 Awesome Lighting Setups Using Gels For Creativity
    Mar 26, 2015 Felix Barjou

    I started playing the Rosco Photo Gel kit about a week ago, and after a few tests I can say I really love all those awesome colors….

    How to Perfectly Capture Steam in Food Photography
    Mar 24, 2015 Laya Gerlock

    I normally hangout at a local coffee shop editing photos because it’s easier for me to concentrate (plus free electricity and air condition… not always…

    Paul C. Buff, the Man Behind White Lightning, AlienBees and Einstein Flashes, Dies at Age 78.
    Mar 24, 2015 Liron Samuels

    Buff, through a company carrying his name, has been creating studio flashes since 1981 when he introduced the game-changing White Lightning flash. In 2001, realizing…

    Learn How, When and Why to Use Negative Fill (Including DIY Solutions)
    Mar 23, 2015 Liron Samuels

    Fill light is probably one of the first things you learn when shooting in a studio or taking outdoor portraits, but many people aren’t aware…

    Applying The Sunny 16 Rule To Strobes And Mid Day Shooting
    Mar 18, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    The Sunny 16 Rule is a great addition to any photographer’s toolbox. Basically it means that when shooting on a sunny day @ISO100 you’d be pretty…

    How To Create The Adidas Lighting Effect In Camera
    Feb 22, 2015 Laya Gerlock

    I was walking around the mall the other day and I saw the das made for Adidas, they totally blew my mind and I really wanted…

    Behind The Scenes On The Set Of The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Photoshoot
    Feb 21, 2015 Tiffany Mueller

    We recently reported that Sports Illustrated let go of it’s six remaining staff photographers. It was a sad day for the photography industry, as we…